Description
General Manager – Global M&S; Finance CoE & Modernization will serve as the operational and strategic anchor for the Marketing & Sales Finance Center of Excellence (CoE). This leader will drive matrix interactions, talent capability building, and large-scale finance modernization initiatives. Working in close partnership with the Global Structural Cost Controller, this individual will lead benchmark global processes and deploy next-generation capabilities (including iERP/SAP and AI-driven analytics) across M&S; Finance.

Responsibilities
1. CoE Leadership, Talent Development & Skill Nourishment
- Lead, mentor, and upscale a high-performing CoE finance team supporting global M&S;, FCSD, and Integrated Services.
- Build a future-ready talent pipeline by driving cross-skill training, up-to-date financial modeling, digital literacy, and business acumen across the team.
- Foster an inclusive, high-accountability culture that shifts team focus from standard reporting to strategic, forward-looking business insights.

2. Modernization, Transformation & Project Management




- Lead end-to-end Finance Modernization programs, including workflow automation, reporting standardizations, and iERP (SAP S/4HANA) implementation/adoption.
- Partner with Global IT, Data & Analytics, and cross-functional teams to integrate modern financial tooling and self-service dashboards.
- Champion AI fluency and digital adoption across finance workflows (e.g., predictive forecasting, anomaly detection, automation, GenAI use cases).

3. Global Benchmarking & Value Creation
- Establish and run benchmarking frameworks across M&S; operational spend and finance processes to identify cost-efficiency and optimization opportunities.
- Design and implement scalable global solutions, harmonizing best practices across regions and functional lines.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CIMA, CMA, or MBA in Finance from a top-tier institution.
- Experie

📌 General Manager – Global M&S Finance CoE (Chennai)
🏢 Ford Motor
📍 Chennai